/suˈtil/
#3977 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
subtle
Word origin
From Latin subtilis ('fine, thin, delicate'), originally of finely woven cloth, from sub ('under') plus tela ('web, woven fabric').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- subtilis
- English cognates
- subtle
Grammar
Masc pluralsutiles
Examples
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There is a very subtle difference between the two colours.
perfume jazmín.
The perfume had a subtle scent of jasmine.
crítica , darme .
She made a subtle criticism, almost without my noticing.
¿Notaste tono ?
Did you notice the very subtle change in her tone of voice?
matices .
The painting plays with subtle shades of light and shadow.
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